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TN HB2644
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Crawford
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AI Summary
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Amends City of Bristol charter to set city council and board of education elections on the first Tuesday in November in even-numbered years, with 4-year terms and staggered elections between district and at-large seats
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Reduces the waiting period for ordinances to take effect from 17 days to 7 days after final passage, with emergency ordinances taking effect immediately
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Establishes four required city departments: Finance, Police, Fire, and Department of Education, with the city manager determining powers and duties
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Authorizes early payment discounts for property taxes: 2% if paid by November 1, 1% if paid between November 1 and December 1; imposes 5% penalty on taxes unpaid after March 31
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Allows children living outside city limits to attend Bristol city schools by paying tuition set annually by city council, with maximum enrollment caps established by ordinance
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended by Chapter 162 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 140 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 132 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 64 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 2 of the Private Acts of 2009 and Chapter 44 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Bristol.
Bristol
Last Action
P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
3/2/2026